Thai Hit Film ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Sets China, North America Theatrical Releases

As a cinephile who’s traveled far and wide, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the beauty of cinema from all corners of the globe. But there’s something truly special about the heartwarming Thai comedy “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.” Having lived in various parts of Southeast Asia, I can attest to the unique charm that these films often possess, and this one certainly doesn’t disappoint.


In significant regions such as North America, China, the UK, and South Korea, it’s been announced that blockbuster Thai comedy “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” will be shown in cinemas.

The movie is currently the top-earning film of the year in its homeland Thailand, and it’s already been screened across various regions in Southeast Asia. Countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Australia, and New Zealand are among those where it holds the record for being the highest-grossing Thai movie ever shown.

The rights for the movie have been acquired by Teamer Media in China, who have announced an official release date of August 23rd. However, even before its official launch, the company has already made $380,000 from two days of previews, as reported by Ent Group’s data.

In North America, the distribution rights for this film have been acquired by Well Go USA, with a scheduled release on September 13. The film, titled “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” tells a deeply emotional story that resonates across cultures and generations. According to Doris Pfardrescher, president and CEO of Well Go, the movie beautifully and sensitively portrays the intricacies of family relationships while offering a poignant reminder to appreciate those close to us before it’s too late.

Under the guidance of director Pat Boonnitipat, the movie features renowned Thai entertainer Putthipong Assaratanakul (also known as Billkin) portraying a lazy man who decides to leave his job and instead take care of his grandmother. The film also introduces 78-year-old actress Usha Seamkhum in her first acting role. This production is from GDH 559, the studio responsible for the success of “Bad Genius,” which was released in 2017.

The film is being distributed by Mokster Films based in Singapore. It’s set for release in Korea by NK Contents in October, in The Netherlands on the 10th of October through Vedette Film and in Belgium on the 13th of November. Vertigo Releasing will show it in the U.K. and Ireland come December. India’s PVR has also acquired the rights, but a release date for that region is yet to be determined.

“Nelson Mok, the film’s representative from Mokster, was pleased to notice that distributors are eager to share the movie with their viewers, despite the fact that Southeast Asian films haven’t had commercial success in certain regions. It’s evident that the story has struck a chord with them on a deep level,” is one way to paraphrase this sentence.

For the very first time, a Thai blockbuster movie, which hasn’t been shown in the Benelux region outside of international film festivals, will now be accessible to Dutch and Belgian viewers, as shared by Babette Wijntjes, one of the co-founders of Vedette Film. This one-of-a-kind and moving film is a new experience we’re eager to share with audiences in these countries.

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2024-08-19 16:48